I did the packing photo thing!

I never thought I would, and I might not again, but here it is – my packing list in folded and laid-out form. Of course I forgot my sleeping bag, which was still hanging about drying after getting a permethrin spray yesterday, and my shoes, which are in the hall – out of sight, out of mind – and my Pacerpoles waiting for me in Rabanal.

As you can see, this is all highly scientific and arranged in neatish rows. From the left: Green Tempest 30 pack topped with money belt (for sleeping) incl small torch and earplugs; first aid and kitchenware, then sandals, spare insoles and knee braces below.

Third row: Down jacket (possibly exchanged last minute for merino zip fleece), topped with merino and plain buff, white scarf with silver shells (obviously), then the walking gear: trousers, white SPF shirt, thin merino long sleeve top, ultralight tech top and a merino vest for sleeping in or extra layer for cold mornings.

6 thoughts on “I did the packing photo thing!”

But it is easy! Once you have mulled over any and all possible kit combinations and dithered endlessly until you actually *have to* go! I have to admit that I took the photo mostly for my own sake, to remind myself for next time… Though odds are I will enjoy a few good dither then too 😁 If you win the lottery, get a taxi and catch me up!

Did you ship your poles to Rabanal? How did you arrange for that? I would love to take my own, but don’t plan on checking anything so will probably buy new ones overseas (hoping I find ones similar to what I have, which I love).

Hi Rachelle! I agree with you about not checking any part of the camino equipment, in case it goes missing. I use Pacerpoles, which aren’t available anywhere but from the manufacturer (pacerpole.com), so I always post my poles to my first night’s accommodation. I always prebook the first night anyway and I also ask/let them know I will be sending the poles so they know to expect them, and mark them with my name and the date I am staying. I ship them by registered mail too for peace of mind. It has never been a problem, and yes, my poles were waiting for me in Rabanal and the hospitalero was itching to see what they were and how they worked!

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With my new novel Lost in the Fog soon-to-be published, in September of 2019 I embarked on a four month trip to France, Spain, Portugal, and the Caribbean. The main reason for the journey was to hike the Camino de Santiago, a 550 mile pilgrimage. With this blog, I am excerpting from the journal I kept. As David Lynch once said "getting lost is beautiful".